Academy Webinars

Periodic Mortgage Statements – What You Need to Know

Chapter 13 Trustees Debra Miller and Russell Simon are joined by John Rao of the National Consumer Law Center. Discussion topics include, not only the new mortgage statements (rule effective April 19th), but also new RESPA party in interest issues, pointers as to what to do when the statements bare no resemblance to the trustee’s records, and reasons for mortgage coding. This webinar is advanced level and directed specifically toward conduit Trustees and Trustees’ staff; however, mortgage creditors/ servicers and debtor attorneys will also benefit from this presentation.

In re Crawford – How Far Can a Court Go in Placing Conditions on Confirmation of a Plan?

Mary K. Viegelahn, Trustee moderates an in-depth discussion with Deborah B. Langehennig, Trustee and Todd Malaise, Debtors’ Attorney on the issues involving excess disposable income beyond the amount necessary to pay all creditors in full and how far a court can go to place conditions on confirmation of a plan, including a discussion on how courts have ruled on this issue. This is an advanced level webinar.

The Current Loan Modification Arena

Attorney Brent Meyer moderates an excellent one-hour discussion on new and existing loan modification programs throughout the country. Experts Robert Branson and Tammy Branson update attendees on options available to clients right now and how to navigate the application process. This is a moderate to advanced level webinar directed primarily to attorneys who represent debtors.

Expert panelists Chapter 13 Trustee Beverly Burden, and Practitioners Christopher Baker of Boleman Law Firm, and Nick Zingarelli of Zingarelli Law Office give practical and ethical advice on when it is and is not appropriate to utilize non-attorney staff members during the new client in-take process.

Ethical Attorney Practices in Social Media

The Academy is pleased to present this 60-minute webinar by Professor B. Summer Chandler of Georgia State University College of Law and Attorney Phil Lamos, Chief Legal Counsel to Chapter 13 Trustee Craig Shopneck. This is an excellent ethics program on how to navigate social media. They answer questions such as: Do attorneys/trustees have a duty to investigate the online presence of debtors? How should/must an attorney respond to statements made by clients online? And more.

Reviewing An Escrow Analysis the Second Year of Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Trustee Debra Miller and expert Michael McCormick will bring us a practical outline on how to review those pesky escrow statements and what to specifically look for in the second year of bankruptcy.

Spokeo and Its Impact on Standing: What’s Next?

In this advanced level, one hour presentation, experts Craig Shapiro and Jon Taylor, with moderator, Larry Ahern, examine the Spokeo decision, elements of constitutional standing, concrete harm, FDCPA, TCPA, issues the decision addresses and what it does not address.

Words for the Web – Content Creation for Lawyers

Join passionate blogger Cathy Moran for an excellent, 58 minute tutelage on creating your own web content, where to get ideas, and how to get started. Learn how to draw clients to your practice by maximizing your website. This webinar is entry level and directed toward all attorneys and office managers.

Join marketing experts Carmen Dellutri and Cathy Moran to learn tips on how to market yourself and your law firm. Both Dellutri and Moran are Certified practitioners in consumer bankruptcy law. Each has grown their practice exponentially through various marketing techniques.

Emerging Tax Issues: Tolling the 2-year Period, What’s Up With McCoy & More

Join tax expert Morgan King and Chapter 13 Trustee Al Russo for a 65 minute discussion on changes in how taxes are dealt with in some bankruptcy cases.

Where Does It Say That in the Bankruptcy Code

We use jargon like “cramdown,” “lien stripping,” or paying a claim “outside the plan.” We know general concepts like paying interest on secured claims, curing mortgage arrearages, and recovering a car that was repossessed before the petition was filed. But where in the Code does it say you can do any of these things? In this…

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better: Why You Should Consider Chapter 13

Trustee John Gustafson and Debtor Attorney Mark Leffler will not only discuss the advantages of the Chapter 13 option but will also explore the Chapter 13 ‘Super Powers!’ – The Co-Debtor Stay, Stripping Wholly Unsecured Junior Mortgages, Retaining Non-Exempt Assets, and more.

Practical Considerations in Bankruptcy Appeals

Join Judges Paul Bonapfel and Stanley Birch, along with experts Lisa Ritchey-Craig and Michael Holbein, for practice pointers, advice on what to include (or not) in a brief, and a rare behind the scenes look at the appellate process including tips on oral argument.

Escrow Analysis Beyond the Basics

A continuation of Demystifying Mortgage Escrow, this resource drills down beyond the basics and analyzes common problems found in deciphering escrow statements. Experts Ramona Daniels, Joel Ackerman and Denise Carlon look at case law and statutes and answer viewer questions.

Oy Vey, More Rule Changes:The CFPB and Regulations X & Z

Join Chapter 13 Trustee Tom King, attorneys John Crane and Wendy Walter on a voyage through selected portions of the new Mortgage Servicing Rules promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resulting in significant changes to Regulations X and Z. These rules go into effect January 10th.

Demystifying Mortgage Escrow:Only Slightly Less Complicated Than The BCS System

In Escrow Analysis 101, Michael J. McCormick and W. Jeffrey Collier do a stellar job of helping us understand an escrow analysis and how to use the information contained in an escrow statement. This webinar is specifically designed for trustees’ and debtors’ attorneys’ staff, but could also be of assistance to anyone required to analyze escrow statements and resolve problems short of litigation.